Overview

This class should provide a student with the basic skills needed to do problem determination and problem source identification for software errors occurringin the WebSphere for z/OS V6 environment. The class starts by discussing the resources and overall methodology needed to optimize WebSphere debugging. It continues with a look at debugging approaches based ion problem type. Then the largest section of the class covers the practical tools for collectingstructured diagnostic data on WebSphere for z/OS problems, and describes how toanalyze the output data to debug the problem encountered.

Two thirds of the class time consists of practical lab exercises which applythe techniques discussed to debugging real applications.

This course is suitable for System programmers or administrators with a good practical knowledge of administering OS/390 or z/OS systems who are responsible for problem resolutionin a WebSphere for z/OS environment.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

Apply a problem determination methodology to solving WebSphere for z/OSproblems

Identify the technical skills needed to institute that problem determinationmethodology

Format problem symptoms and diagnostic data so as to ensure that IBM softwaresupport can provide the greatest benefit in resolving a problem

Identify the key components and functional areas in a WebSphere for z/OSruntime that most affect problem resolution

Recognize the relevant symptoms of a problem and use them to direct debuggingstrategy

Training Partners

We work with the following best of breed training partners using our bulk buying power to bring you a wider range of dates, locations and prices.

Modules

Introduction to WebSphere for z/OS Debugging
(5 topics)

Problem Determination (PD) Resources

Problem Areas in WebSphere Technology

Using Problem Symptoms to Guide WebSphere Troubleshooting

Tools and Utilities for WebSphere PD

Problem Avoidance Techniques

Prerequisites

OS/390 or z/OS system programming experience
experience with installing and administering a WebSphere for z/OS platform,
or have attended equivalent education (ES68)
experience with using IPCS on OS/390 or z/OS is nice to have